Western Kentucky University Dance Program

10/01/2026

🌟We are getting excited, are you? Our Fall Mainstage Concert -
WinterDance: Toyland marches your way in November! Follow along to meet & learn more about the 2026 WKU Dance Company and then watch them on stage!

🍂🥁🧸🎀The WKU Dance Company will bring joy and wonder to the stage as they kick start your holiday season with WinterDance: Toyland! A variety of ballet, jazz, modern, and tap dance choreography will mesmerize audiences of all ages! Join us as our magical elves bring all of your favorite toys and trinkets to life onstage in this family-friendly concert. You will be left with a twinkle in your eye and a smile in your heart!
**Family friendly!

‼November 20 - 22, 2026
Van Meter Auditorium
Friday and Saturday at 7:30 P.M. CST
Sunday at 2:00 p.m. CST

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*Bring a new/wrapped toy for our Toys for Tots Donation box!

09/29/2026

❗️Have you registered yet? We're counting down the days until we have a new group of prospective dancers on campus!

🌟Join us for our B.A. in Dance Auditions on October 17th! These auditions provide an opportunity for:

*Acceptance into the Dance Program for the 2027 Fall class.
*Level Placement in Tap, Ballet, Jazz, & Modern
*Scholarship opportunities!
*College Information Session

📍Register online to reserve your space:
https://www.wku.edu/theatre-and-dance/dance/auditions.php

📍Digitial Auditions also available!

Email [email protected] with any questions you have!

09/26/2026

🌟Each fall as we welcome a new class to the hill, we also find ourselves celebrating the close of a chapter for our 2027 Seniors! We celebrate their growth and the next steps into making dance
🤩Let's celebrate and applaud the majors and minors of the class of 2027! You will always have a home on the hill!
"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." — Henry David Thoreau
**Stay tuned for more senior celebrations to come!**

09/25/2026

The student experience and connections to a variety of artists in the field is a continuing priority for the WKU

We had such an amazing time with Allison Little! She taught a Jazz Dance Masterclass - including a heels portion that was followed by an inspirational Q&A about her professional experiences!

This class is made possible by the support and sponsorship of the Mahurin Honors College - Honors Faculty Engagement Grant, in connection with Honors Jazz II and Honors Jazz III. We could not be more grateful for their support of .

09/24/2026

09/22/2026

The student experience and connections to a variety of artists in the field is a continuing priority for the WKU Dance Program each semester!

We could not be more excited to welcome our next Master Class offering, with Dogs Eat Wind!

Alumni & International to Nashville-based artist Hannah McCarthy and Co-Founder Hayden Hubner will be teaching multiple classes on campus this week!

They will be guest teaching for Dance Improvisation and the Modern IV Technique Class. Both classes are made possible by the support and sponsorship of the The Mahurin Honors College, Honors Faculty Engagement Grant. We could not be more grateful for their support of .

The WKU NDEO Chapter will also be hosting an open class with Dogs Eat Wind on Friday, September 25th - 4pm-6pm in Gordon Wilson Hall, Studio A. Don't miss out on this FREE opportunity!
Photo Cr: Lorenzo Silano
WKU Potter College of Arts & Letters

09/20/2026

Kate Grochowski, founder of Dance Studio Syllabus, spoke with DANC 301: Dance Pedagogy via Zoom last week to share her insights into the role of a dance teacher and curriculum development. This was an invaluable experience for students to connect with a dance professional and entrepreneur and deepen their perspective of the craft of teaching dance.

Thank you Kate for sharing your time and talents with our dancers!

Check out her programming: https://dancestudiosyllabus.com/?srsltid=AU7gw4V7eo3i_mCKJpWRJTT3A5AB7f__3Gp8oDXlSdZv31iy86Xgit6s

09/19/2026

🌟Each fall as we welcome a new class to the hill, we also find ourselves celebrating the close of a chapter for our 2027 Seniors! We celebrate their growth and the next steps into making dance

🤩Let's celebrate and applaud the majors and minors of the class of 2027! You will always have a home on the hill!

"Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined." — Henry David Thoreau

**Stay tuned for more senior celebrations to come!**

09/18/2026

🎉 Last Saturday, Associate Professor Meghen McKinley taught a master class at with . What an amazing group of dancers! They worked so hard and fearlessly through the entire class. Always a pleasure to be with their dancers and incredible faculty . We look forward to the opportunity to dance with them again soon!
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